The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 29,500

€ 21,400

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 1.6 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
64.8 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.5
166.2 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.05 %

General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
579 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft